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• VAFA 102: 3-D Design Fundamentals

  3.00 Credits

  Bucks County Community College

  
  This foundation course covers the elements and principles of three-dimensional form in space and lays the groundwork for future 3-D courses. The materials employed introduce basic technical skills, and conceptual approaches are emphasized. The relationship between two- and three-dimensional thinking is stressed.
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• VAFA 103: Drawing II

  3.00 Credits

  Bucks County Community College

  
  This course refines and expands the knowledge base and skill set developed in Drawing I. Students employ a variety of media to investigate three-dimensional illusion and compositional methods working from still life, figure, interiors and landscape. They additionally examine and practice contemporary concepts in drawing. Prerequisite:    VAFA100 (C or better) or permission of the Arts Department
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• VAFA 104: 2-D Design Color

  3.00 Credits

  Bucks County Community College

  
  Students learn basic color concepts including theory, perception, chromatic relationships, phenomena, terminology, physics, psychology and harmony. Projects emphasize perception, creativity, conceptualization, problem-solving, skill-building, expression, execution, teamwork, research techniques, and presentation. Work in paper and pigment serves as the basis for learning the principles of color. Prerequisite:    VAFA101 (C or better) or permission of the Arts Department
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• VAFA 105: 3-D Design Materials/Modeling

  3.00 Credits

  Bucks County Community College

  
  This course combines the study and examination of process-based forms and figurative based-forms. Students are introduced to drawing and modeling the human body. Students are introduced to various tools, materials, and techniques in the application of design to tactile forms in space. Prerequisite:    VAFA102 (C or better) or permission of the Arts Department
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• VAFA 107: Introduction to Jewelry and Metalsmithing

  3.00 Credits

  Bucks County Community College

  
  Students are introduced to the basic techniques necessary for the design and fabrication of jewelry and small three-dimensional metal forms. This course is the foundation for further exploration into jewelry design and metalsmithing as a vehicle for self-expression.
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• VAFA 108: Jewelry II

  3.00 Credits

  Bucks County Community College

  
  This course emphasizes the refinement of technical skills necessary to fabricate complex design concepts. Students explore various methods and materials, which are incorporated into the design and construction of several major works. Prerequisite:    VAFA107 (C or better)
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• VAFA 111: Drawing Basics

  3.00 Credits

  Bucks County Community College

  
  This course introduces and reinforces preliminary skills related to basic drawing concepts. The course comprehends three major units: (1) Simple shapes and Proportions; (2) Measuring and Perspective; and (3) Light and Composition. Students improve their concentration in a studio setting and develop essential skills related to drawing structural forms.
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• VAFA 141: Introduction to Sculpture

  3.00 Credits

  Bucks County Community College

  
  This course introduces basic sculpture techniques, such as carving, casting, modeling, and welding, with emphasis on understanding issues of line, plane, shape, and volume. Plaster, metal, clay, and wood are utilized to help the student understand the form and content of sculpture. Historical sculpture topics supplement this course.
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• VAFA 147: Introduction to Glassblowing

  3.00 Credits

  Bucks County Community College

  
  Students are introduced to basic studio techniques of forming molten glass through the use of various tools, equipment, and processes. They are introduced to basic technical skills required for the production of glass objects, and to aesthetic sensitivity for the material. Studio procedures, including maintenance, safety, and construction are covered.
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• VAFA 148: Glassblowing II

  3.00 Credits

  Bucks County Community College

  
  This course advances the processes and concepts in the forming of molten glass through the use of various tools and equipment. Students in this class are expected to have basic knowledge of studio operation and glassblowing techniques. Prerequisite:    VAFA147 (C or better)
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